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Insider ««« December/January 2016-2017 ««« Insider ««« December/January 2016-2017 ««« Rosenberg Development Corporation Celebrates Local Businesses... page 2 There’s a New Tower in Town The newest Elevated Storage Tank (EST) in Rosenberg is the 5th EST to serve the potable water service area of Rosenberg. EST No. 5 is located on FM 2977 just behind the new Fire Station. The tank can hold 1.5 million gallons of potable water and will provide increased water pressure and additional capacity for high-demand needs such as fire-fighting to the southeast portion of Laying the ground-work town. Once it is in service, it will also reduce demand on the existing ESTs that serve Rosenberg’s interconnected water system. Currently the City maintains approximately 200 miles of water mains within the City and this additional EST will support the water pressure for the entire system. Ground-breaking on this project was in June of 2015. Construction was a multi-step process, beginning with the foundation. Once that was set, the concrete pedestal rings were poured in place. Finally, the metal storage tank was Now we’re getting constructed on the ground and erected to somewhere the top of the pedestal base. In total, this construction process takes approximately 570 days to be put into service. In November of 2016, the contractor finished painting the Rosenberg logo on the tower which can be seen from US-59/I-69 and helps identify Rosenberg’s southern limits. “The final completion is anticipated for mid-January of 2017,” Interim City Manager John Maresh said. “This project represents a huge milestone for sustaining the rapid growth of Rosenberg’s population meeting the upcoming water source conversion from reliance on groundwater to treated surface water.” Taking shape and December/January 2016-2017 Looking Good! www.rosenbergtx.gov Our Government The City of Rosenberg operates in a Rosenberg Online Council-Manager form of government Rosenberg launched a new website on Monday, November 7, in which the City Council sets the 2016 at www.rosenbergtx.gov. The website can also be found policy and overall direction for the at www.cityofrosenberg.com City, and appoints a professional City “The City was in desperate need of a new website,” Manager and other key officials to Communications Manager Jenny Pavlovich said. “We have a oversee the City’s daily operations. ton of great information Online, but it is way too hard to find. The new Rosenberg site will make it much easier for visitors to City Council quickly get what they need.” Mayor: Cynthia A. McConathy The new look and feel of the website has built in redundancy, At Large 1: William T. Benton which means that users can find information in more than one spot, making it easier to track down precisely what they At Large 2: Amanda J. Barta are looking for. In addition, the site features a new responsive District 1: Jimmie J. Peña design that reconfigures the display to conform to any device District 2: Susan Euton RDC Celebrates Local Businesses such as a cell phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. District 3: Alice Jozwiak The new look and feel is the first step in what will be a large District 4: Lynn Moses n November 15, 2016, the Rosenberg Development overhaul project where staff will develop fresh content, OCorporation (RDC) said thank you to Rosenberg add more photos, and eventually tie in social media, Online Interim City Manager Businesses at its annual Business Appreciation newsletters, and emergency alert services. John Maresh Luncheon, held at the Rosenberg The site was designed and developed by Morningstar Media Civic Center. Guest Speaker Dr. Ted C. Jones Group from Sycamore, Illinois over the course of approximately Ted C. Jones, Vice President and 10 months. Meetings Chief Economist with Stewart Title Speaks at Luncheon “One of the things we noticed is that the old website was very Guaranty Company gave the crowd hard to navigate on your phone or tablet,” Darby Dwyer of City Council meets regularly in public Morningstar Media said. “We incorporated responsive design session the first, third, and fourth a regional economic overview, Dr. Ted C. Jones is the Chief Economist and discussing some of the ways that Vice President of Stewart Title Guaranty into the development of your site so users don’t lose valuable Tuesday of each month. Check the information, no matter what platform they are on.” website for times, agendas, etc. Council outside influences affect the business Company. He spoke on behalf of the RDC economy. In addition, five business 91% of U.S. Adults own cell phones, 56% of which are meetings may also be viewed live on at the Business Appreciation Luncheon on smartphones, and 50% of Americans own a tablet. Increasingly, Comcast 16 or at: milestones were recognized for their November 15th, highlighting the economic longevity within the City. CRG Texas people are accessing websites, data, and apps on their www.rosenbergtx.gov/TV. factors that lead to job growth or decline and Environmental Services and Legacy phones and tablets more than a traditional desktop or laptop Ford were recognized for 10 years of citing that Fort Bend County has, overall, been computer. The new website will make it easier to navigate the City Mission service in Rosenberg. Health Delite was on a positive trajectory with above-average City’s data on multiple devices by prioritizing information so recognized for 20 years, OCuSOFT for Ron Ewer of Legacy Ford accepts award job creation. Jones offered economic insight users can find what they are looking for. Statement and provided a bright outlook for the future of “I think the new website is a huge step in the right direction,” 30 years, and Mellon Real Estate for 45 from Mayor Cynthia A. McConathy for 10 To anticipate community needs and years. The RDC partnered with Central local businesses. Pavlovich said. “The City is working hard to communicate deliver exceptional service; and to Fort Bend Chamber on the event. years of service in Rosenberg. better.” cultivate an enhanced quality of life “This annual [luncheon] is an through leadership, innovation, and event hosted by the Rosenberg Development Corporation cooperative partnerships. with the purpose being to simply thank our local businesses “You are in for continuing to do business in Rosenberg and for the jobs NUMBERS TO KNOW they are creating and the investment they are making in the good shape Animal Control community,” said Randall Malik, Economic Development [Rosenberg]. 832.595.3490 Director. Citizen Relations Approximately 120 guests attended the luncheon, You should be 832.595.3301 catered by Ol’ Railroad Cafe, that included Mayor Cynthia A. McConathy, elected officials, City staff, and Barry Henry of proud. “ Customer Service - Utilities Friends of North Rosenberg, who gave the invocation. Local 832.595.3400 businesses and honored recipients joined Malik for the award Police Dispatch - Non-Emergency ceremony as well as for the guest speaker. 832.595.3700 “We are grateful for all that these businesses bring to the Republic Services - Solid Waste community,” Malik said. “We look forward to continuing the 713.726.7300 annual tradition of holding a luncheon as our way of saying Dr. Ted C. Jones, Guest Speaker thank you to businesses that support the City of Rosenberg.” Rosenberg Insider « www.rosenbergtx.gov « November/December 2016 Shop Online Safe! Nothing is more convenient than shopping Online for all of your holiday needs. Who needs the lines? Shopping from the comfort of your PJs may sound like the thing for you, follow these virtual shopping tips and protect yourself this holiday season. • Use trusted websites Holiday Safety Tips from RPD • Don’t give anyone your social security number or birthdate You’re making a list and checking it twice vulnerable to the possibility of being • Keep your virus protection software this holiday season. You’ve got gifts to buy robbed. It is also a good idea not to carry up to date and meals to cook; its easy to lose focus on several large packages at once for the • Check your bank statements your surroundings. The Rosenberg Police same reason. • Create good passwords and don’t Department has a few tips to remind you When you’re paying for items at any share them to stay safe and have a carefree holiday store, keep your debit card close to you. • Use retail provided apps this season. People can easily use their phone to snap “Like in real life, you should stay aware “The biggest problem we see during the a picture of the card without you ever when shopping Online. Scams exist, even holidays is theft, especially items inside knowing and use the numbers to make on mobile devices,” IT Director, Isaac vehicles,” Lieutenant Chad Pino said. their own purchases. Don’t flash large Badu said. “If a deal seems too good to “Always lock your doors and keep your amounts of cash when paying for your be true, it just may be!” important or expensive items out of view. items and be sure to keep your purse or Don’t invite a break-in by leaving stuff out bag closed using the fastener or zipper. in the open.” “If you see anything suspicious, or if In addition to keeping your car secure, you feel uncomfortable in a situation, be sure to carefully observe your you should contact the police or store surroundings. Don’t talk or text on your security guard,” Pino said. “There’s safety phone while walking through a parking in numbers so consider shopping with a lot or shopping because it leaves you friend. Be safe this holiday!” UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Visit www.rosenbergtx.gov to confirm meetings and events, as well as public notices and meeting agendas.
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